Creador readies to raise $600m for fifth fund

Creador readies to raise $600m for fifth fund

Malaysia-based private-equity firm Creador, which primarily invests in South and Southeast Asia, plans to pitch its latest fund to investors starting next month, according to the Wall Street Journal. Citing a person familiar with the matter yesterday, WSJ said the...
Providence leads race to buy £300m IT group Node4

Providence leads race to buy £300m IT group Node4

The buyout giant Providence Equity Partners is leading a £300m race to buy Node4, one of Britain’s army of fast-growing IT services providers, in a deal that will net another big windfall for its founder. Sky News understands that Providence has emerged in...
BlackRock’s Fink says investors demand sustainable strategies

BlackRock’s Fink says investors demand sustainable strategies

Companies that do not adopt sustainable business strategies can expect less investment as shareholders grow more focused on topics like climate change, BlackRock Inc CEO Laurence Fink said on Thursday. Fink said he has been telling corporate boards they will see...